January 31, 2026
LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY POOL – 625 STASAVICH PLACE, HICKORY, NC 28601
Due to inclement weather, please stay tuned to the band for updates. Check band before you leave for the pool in the AM.
Group Attending: ALL
Google Maps Pool Location: This link takes you to the exact location of the pool.
When: January 31st, 2026
Important! Be on deck and ready to go at the on-deck time. Late arrivals to warm-ups can interrupt the entire team’s warm-up session.
On-Deck: 7:45
Warm-Up: 8:00
Session Start: 9:00
Team Wear: Black Team Shirt
Swimwear: Standard Team Suit (Or Solid Black Suit) & RCST Group Color Cap
Note: No Technical Suits may be worn by any 12/Under USA Swimming athlete member in competition at any NCS meet.
Heat Sheet: Find it here.
Meet Mobile: Unofficial results will be available. These results are unofficial and often not updated if there is a scoring correction. However, it is the easiest way to follow the meet results.
Updates: Follow the Meet Chat in Band for live updates during the meet
Seating: Spectator bleacher seating is available. If chairs are brought to the meet, please keep all walkways open for access by swimmers, other spectators, officials, and others. Please keep all food and beverages off the pool deck.
Only USAS Coaches, Swimmers, & Officials Are Allowed On The Pool Deck
General RCST Meet Reminders:
- Be ready to warm up on time
- Pay attention to your coach during warm-up
- Always check in with your coach before and after each race.
- Sportsmanship Reminder: always high-five or shake hands with your competitor after your race.
- Celebrate your teammates’ successes louder than your own
- Do not compare yourself with others
- Bring healthy snacks and water
- Disqualifications will happen from time to time. They are part of the learning process.
- All swimmers should pick up AT LEAST 3 pieces of trash from the deck before they leave.
- Be a great teammate!
- The 6 most important words you can tell your swimmer “I love to watch you swim!”
- Have fun!
FACILITY: The pool is on the campus of Lenoir Rhyne University. It is 25 yards long with 6 seven foot lanes with Paragon starting platforms. The starting end is 12 feet deep, and the turning end is 3.5 feet deep. There is a separate gym for swimmers to relax in between events. The competition course is not Certified in accordance with 104.2.2(4).
RULES: The meet will be conducted in accordance with the current USA Swimming Rules and Regulations, NCS Official Handbook and NCS Safety Program except where rules therein are optional and exceptions are herein Stated.
CLASSIFICATION: This is a closed league competition open to USA Swimming registered members. The following teams will participate – GG, RCST, MSC,CVAC
ENTRY LIMIT: Each swimmer may participate in up to 3 individual events and 2 relays.